1. Important Safeguards 1. Important Safeguards When using electrical machines, basic safety precautions should 10. The use of an accessory not recommended by the machine always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/ manufacturer for use with this machine may result in fire, electric or injury to persons including the following: shock or injury to persons.
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NOTE or tripped over unintentionally. Do not pull, twist or otherwise abuse the power cord. For electronic instruction manual, please contact Gevi support team. PRODUCT NOTICES North American models with grounded plugs: 1. Place the machine on a hard, flat, level surface to avoid interruption of airflow underneath the espresso maker.
2. Know Your Machine 2. Know Your Machine MODEL: GECME403L-U Description Specification Electrical Parameters: 120V~ 60Hz 1100W Buoy In the drip tray to indicate the water level. Includes a buoy that will float through the grill when Drip Tray it is full and requires emptying.
3. More Details 3. More Details Cup Warming Plate 1.5L Removable Water Tank Transparent and removable, easy Preheats cups and glasses to retain the to fill water and know how much essential characteristics of true espresso water is left. aroma and a rich, sweet taste. Auto Shot Volumetric Control 1100W High Power Auto Shot is the easiest way to create...
4. Before First Use 4. Before First Use 4.1 Remove Packaging Step 2 - Extract the tank by pulling it upwards. Step 3 - Open the lid and fill enough pure water(recommended) in advance Ensure all packaging has been removed. but not past the MAX line of the water tank, and do not add too little water, otherwise, when the water runs out the water pump will make a loud noise 4.2 Position Machine...
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4. Before First Use 4. Before First Use Clean the Steam Wand Step 2 - Hold the machine with one hand and the portafilter with the other hand. Step 3 - Place the portafilter underneath the group head so that the handle is Step 1 - Position the Steam Wand over the Drip Tray, or place a container with aligned with the INSERT position.
5. Espresso Making Guide 5. Espresso Making Guide 5.1 Brief Introduction 5.3 Tips for Making the Perfect Espresso 1 - Coffee Beans/Grinds Press the BREWING ESPRESSO 1 - All of the flavor comes from the beans, choose different kinds of roasts and BREWING ESPRESSO button to start and stop the button...
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5. Espresso Making Guide 5. Espresso Making Guide the MILK STEAMING button is not being pressed down. The espresso function NOTE indicator is the only correct indicator for brewing coffee, and the thermometer 1 - A spoon of flat coffee grinds is approximately equal to 7g. Collect the gauge is only for reference.
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5. Espresso Making Guide 5. Espresso Making Guide 7 - Shot Volume Watery Extraction Around 40mL per cup is recommended. • Flow fast like water How to get the volume? • Crema is thin and pale Step 1 - Press the BREWING ESPRESSO button to start brewing. The extraction •...
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5. Espresso Making Guide 5. Espresso Making Guide 5.5 Operation INSERT CENTRE Evenly tamp(press) the grinds Wipe away any excess grinds to Place the portafilter underneath to the level indicated. clear the edges of the portafilter. the group head so that the han- Extract the tank by pulling it up- Set up the water tank vertically Press the POWER button to turn...
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5. Espresso Making Guide 5. Espresso Making Guide INSERT CENTRE To avoid coffee grinds in the por- Discard the coffee puck in the Align the marking dot on the Rinse the drip tray and its cover Wipe the drip tray with a clean Wipe down the machine with a tafilter splashing and collapsing, portafilter.
6. Milk Frothing Guide 6. Milk Frothing Guide 6.1 Brief Introduction 6.3 Tips for Perfect Milk Froth Milk frothing is the steaming of milk. 1 - Milk variety Key Elements of Frothed Milk Use whole milk instead of skim milk, as skim milk is not suitable for frothing. The steam only heats the milk.
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6. Milk Frothing Guide 6. Milk Frothing Guide 6.4 Operation Step 4 - The position of the left hand is fixed, and the right hand turns the knob to the " " icon to start frothing the milk. NOTE Frothing makes a smooth hissing sound. Step 5 - Check if the milk is swirling.
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6. Milk Frothing Guide 6. Milk Frothing Guide The position of the left hand is Frothing makes a smooth hiss- Check if the milk is swirling. Remove the milk foam cup from Wrap the steam wand cover with place the damp cloth under the fixed, and the right-hand turn ing sound.
7. Hot Water Guide 7. Hot Water Guide 7.1 Brief Introduction Take note of the below 2 cases of misoperation: CASE 1 - Low Temperature This function is designed for making long black coffee, hot drinks such as tea, The machine is just turned on and in the process of pre-heating, so it has not instant soups, and for warming cups prior to making espresso, but it will automat- reached a suitable temperature for hot water.
7. Hot Water Guide 8. Other Functions 7.4 Operation 8.1 High-temperature Alarm Guide 8.1 High-temperature Alarm Guide If you accidentally press the MILK STEAMING button or immediately brew coffee after steaming, the temperature will be too high, and it is not suitable for brewing coffee, there will be a high temperature alarm, at this point ,the pointer of the thermometer shows between coffee and steam, and the steam function indicator illuminates.
9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance The lack of maintenance of the machine would not only affect your coffee NOTE taste but also lower the performance or even shorten the lifespan of your 1 - In daily use, limescale gradually builds up inside the machine’ s water machine.
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9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance Descaling Cycle INSERT 1.TURN 2.REMOVE Before Use CENTRE After 5 hours, press the Take out the container to Fill the water tank with water to Before Use BREWING ESPRESSO button pour away the water and the MAX marking that is 1500mL.
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9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance After Use through. This machine can brew Wipe the drip Use a cloth to coffee or froth milk independently tray with a wipe the After Each Froth cloth and machine clean. and these 2 functions with indepe- install it back.
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9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance Place the container with that Insert the power plug into a Press the POWER button to Wipe the outside of the steam Take the steam wand cover out Turn the knob to the “ ”...
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9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance Whenever the Steam Output of the Machine is Less Than Usual Turn the knob to the " " icon Return the knob to the " " icon. Let the machine stand for 3 days to release steam for 3 minutes.
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9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance Repeat step 15-20 for several times Turn the knob to the hot water Return the knob to the " " icon. Repeat the previous steps 15-20 Soak the filter in the remaining After 5 hours, use a brush to Pour away the descaling icon to release all of the water.
10. Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting 10.1 Troubleshooting Guide - Brewer Problem Possible Cause What To Do 5- If there is a small amount of water or steam coming out, please operate the Problem Possible Cause What To Do espresso function and milk froth function Use a coarser grind.
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10. Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Problem Possible Cause What To Do Release the hot water out after milk froth- The portafilter is not insta- Water temp is too high for ing, and let the machine cool down before lled correctly, or has not Re-install the portafilter correctly.
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10. Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Problem Possible Cause What To Do Low- speed Flashing Preheating for coffee Wait for the preheating to be High- brewing or for hot water speed Restore the BREWING ESPRESSO and finished.
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10. Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Problem Possible Cause What To Do B - If the blockage persists, regarding the No water in the water tank. Add water to the water tank. problem of your machine, an in-depth cleaning is needed, Let the steam wand cool down and remove the steam wand cover, then soak the steam wand cover...
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10. Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Problem Problem Possible Cause What To Do Method Three: If method 1 and method 2 do not work, Off remove the bottom cover of the machine, Preheating for milk Wait for the preheating to be take out the water pipe, and turn the knob steaming.
11. Warranty 11. Warranty This Gevi product is covered by a 12-month - servicing or modification of the product other than by Gevi or an authorized replacement or repair warranty after the order Gevi service center; is issued under normal use, and we will provide...
12. Coffees To Try 12. Coffees To Try Flat White Espresso (Short Black) An espresso with frothed milk & a thin layer of foam milk on Espresso is a concentrated, full bodied coffee with a stable top. The wider cup will create the slim layer of foam, the layer of crema on top.
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